The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. The UWLP was founded in 2009 by Dr. Susan R. Madsen, who leads this work as part of her faculty position at Utah State University.
The brief summarizes the final year of “100 Companies Championing Women,” a statewide initiative highlighting Utah employers that are implementing practices to recruit better, retain, and advance women. Developed in partnership with the Utah Governor’s Of...
The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) at Utah State University recently published a research brief, “Substance Use Disorders Among Utah Women: A 2025 Update.” The research examines how substance use disorders (SUDs) impact women in Utah and across th...
The Utah Women and Leadership Project releases a snapshot which examines how cultural, social, religious, and personal factors influence body image, perceptions of cosmetic surgery, and beauty standards in Utah. Using state and national data, the report e...
The UWLP—under the direction of faculty member Dr. Susan R. Madsen—hosts, offers, partners, and collaborates on programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls and women. View all upcoming events.
These collections of videos are valuable resources for girls, women, and those who influence them. The first section includes videos that were captured from the “Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series” in partnership with the Utah Education Network (UEN). The second includes videos produced specifically about the importance of a college education for Utah women. Other sections provide a host of great resources on a variety of topics related to women.
